The Happy Lands

THE HAPPY LANDS

a feature film developed and created along with members
of the mining communities of Fife, Scotland.

About the Film

The Story

It’s the General Strike 1926 – only seven years after the slaughter of the trenches, miners unions lead the country against savage austerity cuts handed to the nation by a Liberal-Conservative government.
Inspired by true stories from local families in Fife, the Happy Lands follows the journey of law-abiding citizens who become law-breakers in a heroic battle against the state. It’s never a good time to stand up for your rights – but it’s always the right time.

The Happy Lands is a Theatre Workshop Scotland Production supported by Creative Scotland through The National Lottery, in association with BBC Scotland.

Directed by Robert Rae.

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Gallery

Extra Stills and Videos from The Happy Lands Set

A look into the journey of a mining community as they are pushed inevitably towards a labour conflict.